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If your business sells vehicles, eBay can connect you to potential buyers in other cities and states. The Internet gives you access to a global marketplace, so when you advertise on eBay Motors, you increase the chance that your cars, trucks or other vehicles will sell. EBay Motors allows you to post dozens of photos and detailed descriptions of your vehicles. When a vehicle sells, you can ship it to the buyer or have him pick it up from your business.

Collect Vehicle Information

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Print and fill out the eBay Motors Sell Your Vehicle Checklist (link in Resources). The checklist helps you enter all necessary information in your listing.

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Determine the Vehicle Identification Number of the vehicle. The VIN is normally printed on the driver's side door, the driver's side dashboard or on the vehicle's registration papers.

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Locate the title for the vehicle. If you do not currently have the title, give potential buyers this information in your listing.

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Run a vehicle history report, if desired, to uncover any potential problems. Disclose the information of the report in your listing. It is important to run a vehicle history report if you are not the original owner.

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Ask your state's Department of Motor Vehicles about any other information you need to disclose when selling a vehicle. For example, in California, some vehicles must pass a smog check before you can sell them.

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Take multiple photos of the vehicle. Photograph the interior and exterior of the car from as many angles as possible. Take pictures of the car's engine and odometer. Photograph any dents, scratches or dings.

Sell on eBay Motors

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Open your Internet browser and go to the eBay website (link in Resources). Sign in to your account, then click "Motors." If you don't have an account, create one by clicking "Register" and providing all the requested information.

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Point to "Sell" at the top of the page and click "Sell Your Item." On the next page, click "Start New Listing."

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Enter your vehicle's VIN in the box, then click "Search." Click the name of your vehicle when it appears in the search results list. Click "Continue."

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Enter a title for your listing. Type the vehicle's VIN, then click the "Condition" drop-down menu to select the vehicle's condition.

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Fill out the Item Specifics list, including the vehicle's year, make, model, mileage and transmission. Select any accessories, power options or safety features the vehicle has.

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Write a description of the vehicle. Tell potential buyers any information not already given in the Items Specifics list. Indicate your payment and shipping requirements, then click "Save and Continue."

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Enter a starting price if your want to list the vehicle in an auction-style format. You can also enter a Buy It Now price to allow buyers to purchase the vehicle automatically. Choose a listing duration and start time.

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Click the yellow box in the Upload Pictures section to add photos to the listing. Click "Browse" to upload photos from your computer, or click "Copy Web Files" if the pictures are stored on a website. Click "Upload" to insert the images in the listing.

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Choose any other options, such as a listing theme, bold headline, border or background color, then click "Save and continue."

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Select the payment methods you accept, such as personal check, cash or cashier's check. EBay only allows you to accept PayPal for deposits. Choose a shipping method, then click "Save and Continue."

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Review the information you entered on the next page. If the information is correct, click "List your item."

Things Needed

EBay seller's account

Tips

If you plan to ship a vehicle to its buyer, always use a bonded and insured shipping company.

If no one has bid on your vehicle after several days, consider revising the asking price.

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About the Author

Melissa King began writing in 2001. She spent three years writing for her local newspaper, "The Colt," writing editorials, news stories, product reviews and entertainment pieces. She is also the owner and operator of Howbert Freelance Writing. King holds an Associate of Arts in communications from Tarrant County College.